HIS 240T History of Modern Germany
The meaning, nature, and extent of Germany is a contested issue, and over the last 250 years, depending on time and context, this "German question" has been answered quite differently. The main historical themes and trends of political, economic, social and cultural development are analyzed, from early modern foundations to the 21st century, including in its postcolonial and European dimensions.
Given the importance of regional differences for German history, this course will lay special emphasis on a perspective from the 'third Germany.' Thus, the travel component features a major excursion to two of the most important, but not dominating centers of German history, Munich and Nuremberg.